Sharp VL-WD255U - Manual (Page 36)

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Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Basic Operations
Zooming
Zooming allows you to move visually closer to
or farther from a subject without physically
changing your position.
Zooming in (when you want to center
attention on the subject)
Wide
angle Tele-
photo
Zooming out (when you want to
show the surroundings)
To zoom in
Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele-
photo) side to get a close-up view (1).
To zoom out
Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide
angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).
W T 3 Z OOM
• The zoom range indicator shows you the current
zoom setting.
• The zoom speed depends on how far you push
the Power Zoom control.
Notes:
• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming
in on subjects within 6 feet (1.8 m). The
camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is
able to focus on the subject. (See page 43 for
recording macro shots.)
• See page 32 for use of the digital zoom.
Zoom range indicator
Tips on Recording Positions
To create images that are easy to watch during
playback, try to record with a stable posture
while steadying your camcorder to prevent the
image from shaking.
Holding the camcorder
Put your right hand through the hand strap, and
place your left hand under the camcorder for
support.
Basic posture
Shooting from a high angle
Shooting from a low angle
Using the viewfinder
Using the LCD monitor
Note:
• Take care not to touch the microphone with your
fingers during recording. It will cause noise on
the audio track.
Power Zoom
control
Place the viewfinder
eyecup firmly
against your eye.
Place your elbows
against your sides.
Balance your
weight on both
legs.
Turn the LCD monitor so
that the screen faces
downward.
Raise the viewfinder to
view the subject.
Turn the LCD monitor so
that the screen faces
upward.